Elizabeth Jane "Barefoot Betty" York

Elizabeth Jane "Barefoot Betty" York obituary, Owego, NY

Elizabeth Jane "Barefoot Betty" York

Elizabeth York Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home - Owego on Jan. 24, 2025.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Jane York, 71, of Spencer, NY, affectionately known as "Barefoot Betty", passed away on January 23, 2025. Betty was born on May 1, 1953, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Haney. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her second husband, Roger York; sister, Ada Kohlage. Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Laura Holt; her two grandchildren, Hannah & Levi, whom she referred to as "the perfect one's"; close family friend, Craig Kranz. She will also be missed by her three cats. Betty graduated from Dryden High School in 1971. She owned York's Auto Service and volunteered at the Spencer Food Pantry. Anyone who met her would tell you how much she bragged about her grandkids; they were her world. In honoring Betty's wishes, there will be no public services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a charitable donation to The Spencer Food Pantry, 91 Orchard St,, Spencer, NY 14883 or Stray Haven Humane Society, 194 Shepard Rd, Waverly, NY 14892. The family is being assisted by the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home.

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Gary Wade

March 12, 2025

Mike & family,
We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We have many memories of her when we lived in the pink and white trailer next door. She was an amazing lady and we certainly enjoyed the baked goods she shared with us at Christmas time. She will be greatly missed. Gary & Vi Wade

Maria Bruce

January 27, 2025

She was an amazing woman I loved her like she was family she was always happy and cheerful when we seen her may she rest in peace fly high till we meet again my friend

Joni Wilbur

January 27, 2025

Enjoyed every time she did an inspection on my car:) enjoyed her teaching Craig how to do them:) witch herself and Craig were really close to my dad and family:) enjoyed her always ttting to give me stuff for my 5 kids:) she will be missed. Joni Wilbur

Brian Barnett

January 27, 2025

You will never be forgotten Betty !!!

Mr.& Mrs. Stokes

January 24, 2025

She was a great person and always had a good story to tell not like some people in the world that we live in she was true to herself and to those around her. She always has something to say about things that were going on in the community and didn't hold back on saying what she thought. May God bless Betty and those that knew her . R.I.P. Mrs. York you will be missed by those that truly knew you.

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